Military path Plattjen

Saas-Almagell - Brunnenwald - Rufibodma - Berghaus Plattjen - Saas-Fee Glacier Bridge

Good footwear

Outdoor clothing: always carry a waterproof jacket

Sun protection

Fluids and food

Hiking poles (optional)

Navigation tool

First aid kit

Use of hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may result in changes to the route.

Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signposts and instructions – for your own safety, to protect livestock, and without disturbing the peace of wildlife.

Be considerate towards other trail users and the landscape. Take your rubbish and others’ rubbish with you.

Carry sun protection. UV rays are very strong at high altitudes, even in cloudy weather.

Plan your hike carefully: consider the required fitness of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal dependencies.

Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. Turn back early if the weather is unstable.

Do not go on glaciers without a mountain guide.

Observe warning signals indicating dangers.

Inform third parties about your route and, if possible, never go alone.

Pay attention to the opening hours of the mountain railways.

The Saastal valley is easily and conveniently accessible by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad. From the north, you reach us via Bern through the Lötschberg car transport. From the east, you come via the Furka Pass or the Furka car transport. From the south, we are reachable via the Simplon Pass or Simplon car transport, and from the west, you drive via Lausanne along the Rhône valley to Visp and from there towards Saas-Fee. From Visp, drive south towards Saas-Fee. At the "Killerhof" roundabout near Stalden, take the second exit to Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund, turn left after the church towards Saas-Almagell.

Take the SBB to Visp and change there to the PostBus towards Saas-Fee (Bus 511). In Saas-Grund at the Post stop change to the PostBus towards Saas-Almagell (Bus 513). Get off at the Post stop. Walk on the road between Volg and Hotel Portjengrat to the weaving studio.

Large parking lot after the post square.

Saastal Tourism AG
Obere Dorfstrasse 2
CH- 3906 Saas-Fee
Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 58
Email: info@saas-fee.ch
www.saas-fee.ch

With a bit of luck, you will encounter chamois.